Am I Too Much for My Friends?...Over the past 4 years of having AS, I’ve run into this problem over and over. I wonder if I’m too much...reactions5comments
Dwayne's Disability Subject...I was medically terminated from my job at Oracle, last year in the month of July 18, 2019. I immediately applied for...reactions13comments
Eyes on the Prize: Setting Goals...I was diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in May 2019 after many years of chronic pain. I’m the type of person who...reactions2comments
A Journey to Acceptance...In the early nineties, doctors diagnosed me with ankylosing spondylitis. With me being in my teens I couldn't really comprehend what kind...reactions12comments
AxSpa and Medical Gaslighting...I had been struggling for a few years when I finally had enough of not having some sort of solution or treatment...reactions1comment
The Rollercoaster of Living with Chronic Pain...Being in pain 24 hours of the day, 7 days of the week is exhausting. Losing sleep because of it, waking up...reactionscomments
What My Days Look Like Living with AS: Part 1...It’s 6:50 AM. The alarm is going off, but I don’t want to move. I didn’t sleep but probably 4-5 hours. I...reactions5comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals...If you have axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), you might have considered a service animal to support you. Service animals are often associated with...reactions7comments
James Hollens...James Hollens is a 26 year old from Croydon, South London. Shortly after graduating from university in 2016, James was diagnosed with...
A Little Bit About Me and My AS...Throughout my life I have always been tired, I thought this was "normal." I have suffered from mild back pain on and...reactions4comments
Hi, I’m “Just The Immunocompromised”...As the COVID-19 pandemic drudges on, so does my frustration, as I watch people I once thought to be intelligent make brainless...reactions3comments
If you used Humira, how long did it take to work for you — any side effects?...I started humira a few years ago and came off it a few months later after bouts of shingles and infections. I...reactions2repliesTreatmentSide Effects
FeaturedI need total flexibility in order to have a social life...I am definitely battling fatigue much more often these days; even when I'm not in pain, fatigue can take me out as...reactions4repliesFriends & FamilySymptoms
Beyond Medication: Managing Axial Spondyloarthritis Holistically...When I first was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, I didn’t see or read a lot about stress management. In fact, all of...reactions3comments
My Challenge to Adapt to the Unpredictable AxSpa...I used to live a full-on life, enjoying planning many things such as dinner with friends, holidays, weekends away, various activities, and...reactions4comments
Our Winding Journey to Finding Rheumatologists...Since I've started writing and moderating for AnkylosingSpondylitis.net, I read countless stories about how difficult it is for AS patients to find...reactions4comments
FeaturedWhat does everyone's treatment plan look like?...While two people may have the same diagnosis for axial spondyloarthritis, they may have stark treatment recommendations from their healthcare team. Medication...reactions5replies
I Don’t Like Long Walks on the Beach: Dating and Chronic Pain...For anyone, dating can be scary — putting yourself out there, being vulnerable, and hoping that the other person accepts you. Having...reactions3comments
Balancing School While Managing AS...Starting school while living with the often-times debilitating symptoms of AS can be nerve-wracking. About six months ago I began my first...reactions1comment
